E- WASTE MANAGEMENT

Presented By ; Gurpreet Singh MBA 1st B 6046

INTRODUCTION

The electronic industry is the worlds largest and fastest growing manufacturing industry in the world. The increasing market penetration in developing countries, replacement market in developed countries and high obsolescence rate of electrical and electronic goods make electrical and electronic waste one of the fastest growing waste streams. E-waste is valuable source for secondary raw material but harmful if treated and discarded improperly as it contains many toxic components such as lead, cadmium, mercury, polychlorinated etc. The major portion of the e-waste generated domestically as well as illegally imported are recycled in crude manner leading to pollution of the environment.

Over 2 million old PCs Ready for Disposal in India

Over 929 million current mobile users expected to increase by 100 million by 2012 end.

GROWTH
At present, India has about

150 million computers

which are expected to grow

to 300 million computers

by 2014

 Electronic waste, "ewaste" or "Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment" ("WEEE") is a waste consisting of any broken or unwanted electrical or electronic appliance. It is a point of concern considering that many components of such equipment are considered toxic and are not biodegradable

SOURCES OF E-WASTE.
IT & Telecom Equipments Large Household Appliances Small Household Appliances Consumer & Lighting Equipments Electrical & Electronic Tools Toys, Leisure & Sports Equipment Medical Devices Monitoring & Control Instruments

IS E-WASTE HAZARDOUS ?
E-Waste contains several different substances and chemicals, many of which are toxic and are likely to create adverse impact on environment and health, if not handled properly. However, classification of E-

waste as hazardous or otherwise shall depend upon

the extent of presence of hazardous constituents in it.

Effects On Environment.
Pollution of Ground-Water. Acidification of soil. Air Pollution. E-Waste accounts for 40 percent of the lead and 75 percent of the heavy metals found in landfills.

Effects On Human Health

Damage to central and peripheral nervous systems, blood systems and kidney damage. Affects brain development of children. Chronic damage to the brain. Respiratory and skin disorders due to bioaccumulation in fishes. Asthmatic bronchitis. DNA damage. Reproductive and developmental problems. Immune system damage. Lung Cancer. Damage to heart, liver and spleen.

E-Waste Management
In industries management of e-waste should begin at the point of generation. This can be done by waste minimization techniques and by sustainable product design. Waste minimization in industries involves adopting: 1. Inventory management, 2. Production-process modification, 3. Volume reduction, 4. Recovery and reuse.

The Current Scenario in India.

E-WASTE PILING UP Mumbai at present tops the list Mumbai - 11, 017 tons Delhi - 9,730 tons Bangalore - 4,648 tons Chennai - 4,132 tons Kolkata - 4,025 tons Ahemdabad -3,287 tons Hyderabad- 2,833 tons Pune - 2,584 tons Surat - 1,836 tons

The Current Scenario in China

There have been several international and national e-waste pilot projects conducted in China. Among them, a swiss-sino cooperation pilot project is the first large scale scheme in China dedicated to set up e-waste recycling facilities in four target cities across China since 2004. A UNU/stEP project is now carrying research exploring the eco-efficient recycling approach adapted to the chinese local situation.

E-WASTE Growth in India

The Total E-Waste in India has been Estimated to be 1,46,180 Tonnes per year.

Recycling Of
1. Treatment Options Of E-Waste. Land filling. Incineration. Technologies In India. E-waste trade value chain. Environmentally Sound E-waste Treatment Technology. CRT treatment technology.

2.

3.

Technology Currently Used in India.

Decontamination. Dismantling. Pulverization/ Hammering. Shredding. Density separation using water.

Approach and Methodology.

Step 1:Identify the E-waste category item Step 2: Identify the E-waste composition or determine it. Step 3: Identify possible hazardous content in E-waste. Step 4: Identify, whether the E-waste component is hazardous or the entire Ewaste item is hazardous.

PROCESS OF TREATING THE E-WASTE

Material Recovery (Step - III)

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Hazardous material Segregation & Disposal
Collection of Electronic Waste

Automated Separation (Step - II)

Manual Dismantling & Sorting (Step - I)

Safe Storage

ACTIVITIES
Recycling
Collection Recycling Certification Legal Compliance Disposal of Hazardous Substances

Remarketing Repairing Refurbishing & Upgrading Sale & Lease Charity / Donation

Data Security Integrated Logistic Services

E-WASTE

LEGISLATION
India The Ministry of Environment and Forests in India is currently drafting WEEE" legislation. The new legislation to hold e-waste producers accountable for their action.

E-waste/ components, which are hazardous in nature need to be covered under the purview of
The Hazardous Waste (Management and handling) Rules 2003 The Batteries (Management and Handling) Rules, 2001 The Ozone Depleting Substances (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000.

Greenpeace International is pushing for more stricter legislation.

Responsibilities of the Government

Government should set up regulatory agencies. Government should provide an adequate system of laws and controls. Government must encourage research into the development and production of less hazardous equipments.

Responsibility and Role of industries

Generators of wastes should take responsibility to determine the output characteristics of wastes. All involved person should be properly qualified and trained in handling e-waste in industries. Companies should adopt waste minimization techniques.

Responsibilities of the Citizen

Reuse Donating used electronics to schools, non-profit organizations, and lower-income families. E-wastes should never be disposed with garbage and other household wastes. These wastes should be collected at a separate site and they should be sent for various processes like Reuse, Recycling, and Donating.

Conclusion.
Reduce

Recover

Reuse

Recycle

= Zero Land Fill